December 2025 exceptional surveillance of suspected sepsis in people aged 16 or over: recognition, assessment and early management (NICE guideline NG253)
In December 2025, we checked this guideline around the use of procalcitonin (PCT) tests.
Surveillance decision
The Prioritisation Board agreed that guidance on the use of PCT tests in sepsis would be valuable and so confirmed that the topic should be prioritised.
Review decision: Prioritised
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